The Town of Coaldale offers Recreation and Culture Programming.

Town of Coaldale Recreation and Culture Guide

Coaldale Skating Schedule

Please be aware that helmets are required for all skaters 12 years old and under and are recommended for older skaters as well. In the interest of public safety and skater enjoyment at the Coaldale Arena, hockey sticks and pucks are not allowed during public ice times or during the regular Parent & Tot Skate. Please note pucks and sticks are allowed during the Parent & Tot Hockey Skate Tuesdays at 9:45 a.m.

Please click on the links below for the rules governing use of the Coaldale Arena including Public Skating, Dressing Rooms and Arena Protocol.

Coaldale Pool

The pool is now CLOSED for the season – see you in June 2019.

The community pool has undergone extensive change over the last few years, the perfect place to escape the summer heat. In addition to public and family swimming, private bookings and children’s swimming lessons, the pool offers fitness classes and adult lessons.

A private gazebo area featuring a private patio and BBQ can be booked for special events. The private gazebo area is available during public swim times for only $90/hour and includes 15 swim passes.

For more information, please contact the pool office at 403-345-1346 between June 1 and August 25.

Coaldale Parks

The Town of Coaldale offers a number of local parks and green space, the perfect place to kick off your shoes. Community gardens, state-of-the-art sports fields and specialized facilities make each park unique. Also, some parks are available for private bookings.

For information on sport field openings please call

the Sports Fields line at 403-345-1333.

Tot Lot/Spray Park

With a wading pool and spray park, the Tot Lot is a wonderful place for adults and their toddlers. Washrooms/change rooms on site. Weather permitting, the facility usually opens around mid-June and closes in early fall. Best of all, entry is free.

Location: 2211—16 Street

Kin Skate Park

Into skateboarding or biking? Be sure to check out Kin Skate Park, located at 2310–22 Avenue. Developed and funded by the local chapter of the Kinsmen Club, this is the spot to try (or watch others trying) the latest board tricks.

For young children there’s a separate playground area, making Kin Skate Park an inviting place for the whole family.

Location: 2310-22 Avenue

McCain Park

This green space was created with funding from the McCain Foundation. It’s the ideal spot for a small picnic, a game of pickup soccer or a Frisbee toss. Located on the corner of HWY 3 and 13th Street, McCain Park is centrally located and close to the recreational “headquarters” of our community.

Rotary Memorial Park

Rotary Memorial Park is one of the Town’s most recent additions. Located at 19 Avenue & 13 Street, it couldn’t be situated in a better spot to sit down and enjoy a cold drink or ice cream. Relax on a park bench, or take a walk and enjoy the flowers and greenery. This community enhancement project is a must-see!

Location: 19 Avenue & 13 Street

Millennium Park—Veterans’ Cenotaph

This lovely, vast open green space is the home to the Town’s Veterans’ Cenotaph. Each year on November 11th, the park hosts the community’s Remembrance Day ceremony.

More than 11 acres in size, Millennium Park is also a major recreational intersecting point, connecting green space from the Hospital, Jennie Emery Elementary School, the Coaldale Sportsplex and ‘the HUB,’ an indoor recreational and social programming facility. Within the Park are a community fruit and vegetable garden, sports fields and a natural outdoor amphitheatre.

Location: Behind the Coaldale Sportsplex and across the road from RI Baker Middle School, along 13 Street between 20 & 21 Avenue.

Garden Grove Park

The Garden Grove Park was recently upgraded with brand new playground equipment and a pair of saucer swings. A volunteer-based build took three days to put up the new equipment in the fall of 2014. There is also green space for families to enjoy a picnic.

Location: 22 Street between 17 A and 16 A Avenues.

Eastview Park

Eastview Park has an asphalt area for rollerbladers, ball hockey, basketball and other sports, as well as soccer pitches. For those interested in walking the park, there are plenty of benches to rest on or while away an afternoon.

Location: 1825-10 Street

Kinship Park

Kinship Park is one of the newest playground and park areas developed in Coaldale. It is located in the Cottonwood subdivision, east of the Land-O-Lakes Golf Club. It includes playground equipment, swings and picnic tables. There is also green space for kicking around balls and playing catch.

Location: Aspen Drive off of Cottonwood Drive

Parkside Park

Parkside Park is located in the Parkside subdivision on the East side of Coaldale and features playground equipment.

Location: West end of Parkside Drive

Off-leash Dog Park

Located at the corner of 20 Avenue and 8 Street this park is ideal for dog owners who want to let their canine companions run leash free. Dog owners are reminded it is their responsibility to clean up their dog’s poop in this park and anywhere in Coaldale where they walk their dogs.

The off-lease dog park also serves as a stormwater retention pond during storm events and may be out of commission at times of high water volume due to storm run-off.

Leisure

Coaldale Public Library

The Coaldale Public Library is a member of the Chinook Arch Regional Library System. Patrons with a Coaldale Library membership card can use any library in the system, including Lethbridge Public Library, and have access to more than 900,000 digital and print items. The library welcomes school groups and runs various programs such as Small Wonders, Tween Club, Summer Reading Programs, and Adult Book Club. The County of Lethbridge Community Learning Council is located in the Coaldale Public Library.

The Coaldale Public Library is also home to the McCain Gallery, a facility hosting various exhibits, and can be rented for small workshops or events.

The Coaldale Public Library publishes a bi-monthly newsletter with news and event information. For additional information, or any other questions, call 403-345-1340 or email help@coaldalelibrary.ca.Location: 2014—18 StreetWebsite: www.coaldalelibrary.caFacebook: Coaldale Public LibraryTwitter: @CoaldaleLibrary

Alberta Birds of Prey Centre

The Alberta Birds of Prey Centre is a world-renowned conservation organization. Funded by donations and corporate sponsors, the Centre is dedicated to preserving Alberta’s wildlife heritage — and, especially, birds of prey. Visitors can learn more about owls, eagles, hawks and falcons through wildlife exhibits and demonstrations that encourage hands-on participation with free hourly flying demonstrations. There’s also a wetland and park area on-site. The Centre is open from May 10 through September 10, seven days a week, from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Group tours may be arranged. Call 403.345.4262 for more information.

Gem of the West Museum & Tourist Information

The museum, run by a community group consisting mainly of volunteers, focuses on preserving local historical information and artifacts that tell the story of Coaldale and its residents. The facility is open Mondays through Fridays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. from late May through September and is fully accessible. Closed 12 to 1 p.m. Admission is by donation. The facility can also be booked for cultural events and meetings. To arrange a tour or for booking information call 403.345.1323.

Land-O-Lakes Golf Club

This golf course is one of the best in Southern Alberta. The 6,459-yard, par-71 course, offers rolling greens, white sand, trees and an abundance of water, as well as a driving range, practice green and fully stocked pro shop. A licensed on-site restaurant at the clubhouse provides the perfect place to unwind after a challenging game. Land-O-Lakes is located in the southwest corner of Town. For more information or tee times call 403.345.2582.

Indian Hills Golf Course

This nine-hole, 2,983-yard course boasts mature trees, dogleg fairways and compact greens requiring pinpoint accuracy. Golfers can also enjoy the course’s driving range, practice green and clubhouse, which includes a fully licensed restaurant. Camping facilities are available across the road at McQuillan Lake. From Highway 3 turn onto Highway 512, about six miles east of Coaldale. Continue east from the four-way stop at Readymade for another mile, then proceed south for 3.5 miles. Call 403.345.5911 for more information or tee times.

Indian Hills Campground

McQuillan Lake, located near Indian Hills Golf Course, is a peaceful spot and especially popular with fly fisher and birdwatchers. Annual trout stocking has made McQuillan Lake a popular sporting area for year-round fishing. For more information call 403.345.5911.